As the creative director for Gucci, Frida Giannini is the designing force behind the sexy glam looks that go down the runway and steam up the pages of fashion magazines. But her brand of sexy, while still overtly luxe, is a bit more covered-up and soft than the look epitomized by predecessor Tom Ford.

Her Florence house reflects that aesthetic, according to the article in the April issue of Harper’s Bazaar. It has all the sexy elements — indoor pool, glass closets, fur bedspreads — but they’re grounded by refined furniture pieces from the 1930s and ’40s and lightened up with quirky lamps, coral collections and even, on one table, a Barbie.

Yes, a Barbie.

The article is fascinating for its honesty (she admits that she’s a workaholic with an unhealthy amount of stress that has led to stomach and back problems!) and the photos stun with features of her abode (a music room with 7,000-plus records!).

So for a bit of an Italian holiday on this dreary, drizzly day, check out the story online.